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Arsenal to loan out newly signed midfielder

English Premier League (EPL) side ‎Arsenal have confirmed that new signing, Nigerian U-20 captain Kelechi Nwakali, would be farmed out on loan shortly after he earlier signed a five-year deal with the North London club.

The announcement was made via the club’s official website as follows: “Kelechi, who joins us as a young professional, will look to gain experience with a loan move in the coming months.”

The 18-year old midfielder, who was named the best player at‎ last year’s FIFA U-17 World Cup in Chile, has joined Arsene Wenger’s side from Diamond Academy in Umuahia, Abia State. He recently signed a professional contract with the North London club after showing much promises that he is a player for the future.

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